Emmanuel Yawe, ACF spokesman, dies ‘in his sleep’

Emmanuel Yawe, ACF spokesman, dies ‘in his sleep’

Emmanuel Yawe, the spokesman of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), is dead.

Murtala Aliyu, secretary-general of the ACF, confirmed the development on the forum’s social media platform yesterday.

Yawe was said to have died in his sleep yesterday morning — he was aged 65.

“It is with heavy heart that I bring to your notice the passing away of our Publicity Secretary, Chief Emmanuel Yawe, this morning,” the statement reads.

“I have intimated the Chairman, Audu Ogbeh, and he instructed that I should bring it to the notice of members.

“We will be visiting the family and will keep you informed about the burial arrangements. May his gentle soul rest in peace.”